HP Compaq NX9600 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for HP Compaq NX9600. We have 12 HP Compaq NX9600 manuals available for free PDF download: Hardware And Software Manual, Maintenance And Service Manual, Hardware Manual, Software Manual, Getting Started Manual, Regulatory And Safety Notices, Networking Manual, Maintenance Manual, Product Support Bulletin

HP Compaq NX9600 Hardware And Software Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Hardware And Software Manual (251 pages)

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Component ID

11
- Top Components
  11
  - Lights
    11
  - Pointing Devices
    13
  - Buttons
    15
  - Keys
    17
- Front Components
  18
- Rear Components
  20
- Right-Side Components
  21
- Left-Side Components
  22
- Bottom Components
  24
- Additional Hardware Components
  26
- Additional Components
  27
  - Labels
    27
2 Power

29
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

64
- Pointing Devices
  64
- Hotkeys
  69
  - Hotkey Quick Reference
    70
  - Using Hotkey Commands
    71
  - Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8)
    73
  - Decreasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F9)
    73
  - Keypads
    74
  - Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
    75
    
    Numeric Keypad
    76
    
    Using an External Keypad
    77
- Quick Launch Buttons
  78
- Info Center
  84
4 Multimedia

85
- Audio Features
  85
- Video Features
  89
  - Using the S-Video-Out Jack
    90
  - Connecting a Monitor or Projector
    91
- Multimedia Software
  92
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    92
  - Installing Software
    93
  - Enabling Autoplay
    94
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    94
    
    Using the Operating System
    95
    
    Using Windvd
    95
    
    Using Other DVD Software
    95
5 Drives

96
- Drive Care
  97
- IDE Drive Light
  98
- Primary Hard Drive
  99
  - Removing the Primary Hard Drive
    99
  - Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive
    102
- Multibay II Drive
  104
  - Multibay II Security Screw
    104
  - Multibay II Hard Drive
    105
  - Removing a Hard Drive Module
    106
  - Multibay II Optical Drive
    107
    
    Removing an Optical Drive
    108
    
    Inserting an Optical Disc
    109
  - Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)
    110
  - Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
    111
  - Displaying Optical Disc Contents
    112
  - Avoiding Standby or Hibernation
    112
6 PC Cards

113
- What Is a PC Card
  113
- PC Card Insertion
  114
- PC Card Removal
  116
7 SD Cards

117
- What Is an SD Card
  117
- SD Card Insertion
  118
- SD Card Removal
  119
8 Memory Modules

120
- What Is a Memory Module
  120
- Expansion Memory Module Slot
  121
- Primary Memory Module Slot
  126
- Hibernation File
  132
9 USB Devices

133
- What Is USB
  133
- USB Device Connection
  134
- Operating System and Software
  134
- USB Legacy Support
  135
10 Modem and Networking

136
- Internal Modem
  136
  - Connecting a Modem Cable
    137
  - Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
    138
  - Modem Region Selection
    139
  - Solving Travel Connection Problems
    140
  - Preinstalled Communication Software
    142
  - Network
    142
11 Wireless (Select Models Only)

144
- Wireless Local Area Network
  146
- Models Only)
  146
  - Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN
    147
  - Public WLAN
    147
  - Setting up a WLAN in Your Home
    148
  - Using a WLAN Connection
    149
  - Using Wireless Security Features
    150
  - Installing Wireless Software (Optional)
    150
    
    Identifying a Wlan Device
    151
    
    Accessing Wlan Software and Documentation
    151
  - Troubleshooting Wireless Devices
    152
- Bluetooth (Select Models Only)
  153
- Device Power States
  155
  - Turning on the Devices
    157
  - Turning off and Disabling the Devices
    158
- Infrared Communications
  159
  - Setting up an Infrared Transmission
    160
  - Using Standby with Infrared
    160
- Mobile Printing
  161
12 Security

162
- Security Features
  162
- Security Preferences in Computer Setup
  165
- Passwords
  165
  - HP and Windows Passwords
    166
  - HP and Windows Password Guidelines
    167
- HP Administrator Passwords
  168
  - Setting HP Administrator Passwords
    169
  - Entering HP Administrator Passwords
    170
  - Power-On Password
    170
  - Setting a Power-On Password
    170
  - Entering a Power-On Password
    171
  - Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart
    172
- Drivelock
  173
  - Setting a Drivelock Password
    174
  - Entering a Drivelock Password
    175
  - Requiring a Drivelock Password at Restart
    175
  - Changing a Drivelock Password
    176
  - Removing Drivelock Protection
    177
- Disabling a Device
  178
- System Information
  179
- Antivirus Software
  181
- Firewall Software
  182
- Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
  184
- Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only)
  185
  - Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader
    186
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    186
  - Removing a Smart Card
    187
- HP Protecttools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  188
- Optional Security Cable
  193
13 Computer Setup

195
- Computer Setup Access
  196
- Computer Setup Defaults
  197
- Computer Setup Menus
  198
  - File Menu
    198
  - Security Menu
    199
  - Tools Menu
    201
  - Advanced Menu
    201
14 Software Update and Recovery

203
- Software Updates
  203
  - Obtaining the Support Software Disc
    204
  - Accessing Notebook Information
    204
- Software Updates and the HP Web Site
  206
  - Downloading a ROM Update
    206
  - Downloading Other HP Software
    208
- System Recovery
  210
  - Safeguarding Your Data
    210
  - Altiris Local Recovery
    210
  - Using System Restore Points
    212
    
    Creating a System Restore Point
    213
    
    Restoring to a Restore Point
    213
  - Repairing or Reinstalling Applications
    214
  - Reinstalling Applications from Your
    215
  - Hard Drive
    215
  - Repairing the Operating System
    215
  - Reinstalling the Operating System
    216
  - Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other
    217
  - Software
    217
15 Notebook Care

218
- Temperature
  219
- Keyboard
  220
- Display
  221
- Touchpad
  221
- Cleaning an Optional External Mouse
  222
16 Travel and Shipping

224
- Preparation for Travel and Shipping
  224
- Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook
  225
- Operating Environment
  226
- Rated Input Power
  227
- Default Boot Sequence
  229
- Bootable Devices in Computer Setup
  231
- Multiboot Results
  232
- Multiboot Preferences
  233

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HP Compaq NX9600 Hardware And Software Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Hardware And Software Manual (199 pages)

Compaq Business Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.41 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Hardware

9
- Top Components
  10
  - Touchpad
    10
  - Keys
    11
  - Power Control
    12
  - Lights
    13
  - Buttons
    14
- Front Components
  15
- Rear Components
  16
  - Connectors, Jacks and Ports
    16
  - Vent
    17
- Left-Side Components
  18
  - Connectors, Jacks and Components
    18
  - Vent
    19
- Right-Side Components
  20
- Bottom Components
  22
  - Bays and Memory Compartment
    22
  - Vents
    23
  - Additional Standard Components
    24
  - Cables and Cord
    25
  - Adapters and Battery Pack
    26
  - Labels
    27
  - Restoration and Documentation Discs
    28
2 Keyboard

29
- Touchpad
  30
- Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys
  32
- Keypad
  40
3 Power

41
4 Multimedia

69
- Using the Speakers
  69
- Using the Volume Controls
  69
- Connecting an External Audio Device
  71
- Connecting an S-Video Device
  73
  - Connecting the Audio
    73
  - Connecting the Video
    74
  - Displaying a Video Image
    74
  - Changing the Color Television Format
    75
- Using Multimedia Software
  76
  - Selecting Multimedia Applications
    77
  - Intervideo Windvd Player
    78
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    80
  - Creating Cds
    81
  - Choosing Recording Media
    82
  - Creating Dvds Using Intervideo Windvd
    83
  - Creator
    83
5 Security

85
- Security Features
  85
- Security Preferences in the Setup Utility
  87
- Quicklock
  87
- Passwords
  88
- HP and Windows Passwords
  89
- HP and Windows Password Guidelines
  90
- HP Administrator Password
  92
  - Setting HP Administrator Passwords
    93
  - Entering HP Administrator Passwords
    94
- Power-On Passwords
  94
  - Setting Power-On Passwords
    94
  - Entering Power-On Passwords
    95
- Drivelock
  96
- Device Security
  100
- Antivirus Software
  101
- Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
  102
- Firewall Software
  103
- Optional Security Cable
  104
6 Hardware Options and Upgrades

106
- External Devices
  106
- Connecting a Monitor or Projector
  107
- Connecting a USB Device
  107
  - Using a USB Device
    108
- Connecting a 1394 Device
  109
- Using a PC Card
  110
  - Selecting a PC Card
    110
  - Configuring a PC Card
    110
  - Inserting a PC Card
    111
  - Stopping and Removing a PC Card
    113
- Using an Expresscard
  114
  - Configuring an Expresscard
    115
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    116
- Removing an Expresscard
  118
  - Using Digital Cards
    119
  - Using the Digital Media Slot Light
    120
  - Inserting Digital Cards
    121
  - Removing Digital Cards
    122
  - Disabling or Restarting Digital Cards
    123
- Increasing Memory
  123
  - Displaying Memory Information
    124
  - Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
    125
7 Drives

130
- About Drives
  130
  - Caring for Drives
    132
- Hard Drive
  133
  - Identifying the IDE Light
    133
  - Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
    134
- Optical Drive
  139
  - Inserting an Optical Disc
    139
  - Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)
    140
  - Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
    141
  - Playing an Optical Disc
    142
  - Protecting Playback
    143
- Boot Order
  144
- HP USB Digital Drive (Select Models Only)
  145
8 Communications

151
- Modem
  151
  - Connecting the Modem
    152
  - Network
    153
  - Connecting a Network Cable
    153
  - Turning a Network Connection off and on
    153
  - Accessing the Network at Startup
    154
- Wireless Function (Select Models Only)
  155
  - Wireless Local Area Network
    157
    
    Setting up a Wlan in Your Home
    158
    
    Using a Wlan Connection
    159
    
    Using Wireless Security Features
    160
    
    Identifying a Wlan Device
    161
  - Bluetooth (Select Models Only)
    163
  - Device Power States
    165
9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities

167
- Software Updates
  167
  - Preparing for Software Updates
    168
  - Accessing Notebook Rom Information
    169
  - Downloading and Installing an Update
    170
  - Downloading a Rom Update
    171
- System Restore
  174
  - Setting a System Restore Point
    174
  - Restoring to a System Restore Point
    174
- Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System
  175
- Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
  179
- Using the Setup Utility
  179
- Notebook Dimensions
  183
- Operating Environment
  184
- Rated Input Power
  185
- Expansion Port Input/Output Signals
  185
- Finding more Environmental Information
  187

HP Compaq NX9600 Maintenance And Service Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Maintenance And Service Manual (198 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.45 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Connector Pin Assignments
6
Screw Listing
6
Specifications
6
1 Product Description

7
- Features
  8
- Resetting the Notebook
  10
- Power Management
  10
- External Components
  11
  - Right-Side Components
    12
  - Left-Side Components
    14
  - Rear Panel Components
    15
  - Bottom Components
    22
- Design Overview
  24
2 Troubleshooting

25
- Computer Setup
  25
- Troubleshooting Flowcharts
  29
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

51
- Serial Number Location
  51
- Notebook Major Components
  52
- Mass Storage Devices
  60
- Miscellaneous Plastics Kit
  62
- Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
  63
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  66
4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

73
- Tools Required
  73
- Service Considerations
  74
  - Plastic Parts
    74
  - Cables and Connectors
    74
- Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
  75
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  76
- Packaging and Transporting Precautions
  77
- Workstation Precautions
  78
- Grounding Equipment and Methods
  79
- Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
  80
5 Removal and Replacement Procedures

81
- Serial Number
  82
- Disassembly Sequence Chart
  83
- Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly
  85
- Notebook Feet
  90
- Optical Drive
  91
- Memory Module
  93
- Mini PCI Communications Card
  96
- Switch Cover
  98
- LED Board
  101
- Keyboard
  102
- Display Assembly
  106
- Top Cover
  110
- Front Panel LED Board
  115
- Audio/Usb Board
  117
- Bluetooth Board
  119
- System Board
  121
- Digital Drive Board
  131
- Speakers
  133
- Base Enclosure Fans
  136
- Modem Board
  138
- Heat Sink Module
  140
- Processor
  142
  - System Dma
    156
  - System Interrupts
    157
  - System Memory Map
    162
  - External Monitor
    165
  - Power Cord Set Requirements
    169
  - Conductor Power Cord Set
    169
  - General Requirements
    170

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HP Compaq NX9600 Hardware Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Hardware Manual (104 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.85 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Identifying External Hardware

7
- Display Components
  7
- Pointing Device Components
  8
- Top Components
  9
  - Power Lights
    9
  - Keyboard and Drive Lights
    10
  - Power and Volume Controls
    11
  - Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
    12
  - Function and Keypad Keys
    13
- Front Panel Components
  14
- Rear Panel Components
  15
  - Connectors
    15
  - Vents and Jacks
    16
- Left Side Components
  17
- Right Side Components
  18
- Underside Components
  19
  - Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
    19
  - Labels
    20
- Additional Standard Components
  21
  - Documentation and Restore Cds
    21
  - Cord and Cables
    22
  - Adapters and Accessories
    23
2 Pointing Device and Keyboard

24
3 Battery Pack

40
4 Drives

54
- Adding a Drive to the System
  54
- Understanding Drive Terms
  55
  - Terms for Types of Drives
    55
  - Terms for Drive Media
    55
- Caring for Drives
  56
- Using the IDE Drive Light
  57
- Inserting and Removing Drive Media
  58
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    58
  - Removing a CD or DVD (with Power)
    59
  - Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power)
    60
  - Inserting a Diskette
    61
  - Removing a Diskette
    61
- Using Drive Media
  62
- Finding more Drive Software Information
  64
5 Audio and Video

65
- Adjusting Volume
  65
  - Using the Volume Buttons
    65
  - Using the Volume Control Icon
    66
- Using the Internal Speakers
  67
- Connecting an Audio Device
  68
  - Identifying Audio Jacks
    68
  - Using the Microphone Jack
    69
  - Using the Audio-Out Jack
    69
  - Connecting a Video Device
    70
  - S-Video Connections
    70
  - Connecting an S-Video Device
    70
  - Connecting the Video
    71
  - Turning a Video Device on and off
    72
  - Changing the Color Television Format
    73
6 External Device Connections

74
7 Hardware Upgrades

80
- Obtaining Upgrades
  80
- Using PC Cards
  80
  - Selecting a PC Card
    80
  - Configuring a PC Card
    81
  - Inserting a PC Card
    81
  - Stopping and Removing a PC Card
    82
- Increasing Memory
  83
  - Displaying Memory Information
    83
  - Removing or Inserting a Memory Board
    84
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  89
- Finding Mini PCI and Multiport Information
  92

HP Compaq NX9600 Software Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Software Manual (74 pages)

compaq notebook series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.36 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Power

7
2 Security

23
3 Optical Drive Software

36
- Using Cds and Dvds
  36
  - Avoiding Hibernation and Standby
    37
  - Copyright Warning
    37
  - Playing Cds with Windows Media Player
    38
  - Playing a CD
    38
  - Accessing Windows Media Player Help
    38
  - Playing Video Cds and Dvds with Windvd
    39
  - Installing Windvd
    39
  - Understanding Dvds
    39
  - Using DVD Region Settings
    40
  - Changing Region Settings
    41
4 Intelligent Manageability

42
- Understanding Intelligent Manageability
  42
- Installing Management Agent
  43
5 Multiboot

44
- Understanding the Default Boot Sequence
  45
- Enabling Devices in Computer Setup
  46
6 Presentation Mode

51
7 Computer Setup

55
- Using Computer Setup
  55
8 Software Updates and Restorations

61
- Preparing to Update Software
  61
  - Obtaining the Support Software CD
    62
  - Accessing Notebook Information
    62
- Downloading Software from the Internet
  63
  - Downloading System ROM
    64
  - Downloading Other Software
    65
- System Recovery
  66
  - Safeguarding Your Data
    66
  - Operating System (OS) CD Repair
    67
  - OS CD Reinstall
    68
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    69

HP Compaq NX9600 Getting Started Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Getting Started Manual (61 pages)

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.72 MB

Table of Contents

Getting Started
1
Table of Contents
2
1 Hardware Setup

5
2 Software Setup

17
- Welcome to Windows
  18
- Select Your Regional Preferences
  20
- Accept the License Agreements
  21
- Help Protect Your Notebook
  22
- Name Your Notebook
  22
- Register Online
  23
- Create User Accounts
  24
- Press the Finish Button
  24
3 Next Steps

25
- Protect Your Notebook
  25
4 Notebook Tour

31
- Top Components
  32
- Front, Rear, Left-Side and Right-Side Components
  34
- Bottom Components
  36
- Troubleshooting
  37
- Quick Troubleshooting
  38
- Help and Support Center
  44
- Contact Customer Care
  45
B System Restore

47

HP Compaq NX9600 Getting Started Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Getting Started Manual (55 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.93 MB

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

3
- Table of Contents
  7
1 Setting up the Notebook

9
- Setting up the Hardware
  9
- Setting up the Software
  14
- Turning off the Notebook
  14
- Using the Notebook Safely
  15
2 Beginning to Use the Notebook

17
4 Identifying External Hardware

33
- Display Components
  33
- Pointing Device Components
  34
- Top Components
  35
  - Power Lights
    35
  - Keyboard and Drive Lights
    36
  - Power and Volume Controls
    37
  - Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
    38
  - Function and Keypad Keys
    39
- Front Panel Components
  40
- Rear Panel Components
  41
  - Connectors
    41
  - Vents and Jacks
    42
- Left Side Components
  43
- Right Side Components
  44
- Underside Components
  45
  - Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
    45
  - Labels
    46
- Additional Standard Components
  47
  - Documentation and Restore Cds
    47
  - Cord and Cables
    48
  - Adapters and Accessories
    49

HP Compaq NX9600 Getting Started Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Getting Started Manual (44 pages)

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.03 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Hardware and Software Setup

5
- Setting up the Hardware
  6
- Setting up the Software
  11
- Safeguarding the Notebook
  21
- Regulatory and Safety Information
  23
2 Additional Information, Help and Updates

24
3 Notebook Features

29
- Pointing Device Components
  29
- Top Components
  30
- Left-Side Components
  32
- Right-Side Components
  33
- Front Components
  34
- Rear Components
  35
- Bottom Components
  36
- Lights
  38
- Labels
  40

HP Compaq NX9600 Regulatory And Safety Notices

HP Compaq NX9600 Regulatory And Safety Notices (20 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.47 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Electrostatic Discharge
4
Regulatory Notices
5
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers
5
Federal Communications Commission Notice
5
Canadian Notice
7
Avis Canadien
7
Japanese Notice
8
Airline Travel Notice
8
Power Cords
8
Battery Notice
9
Energy Star Compliance
10
German Ergonomics Notice
10
Macrovision Corporation Notice
10
Laser Safety
11
- CDRH Regulations
  11
Modems
12

HP Compaq NX9600 Networking Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Networking Manual (17 pages)

Modem and Networking Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.03 MB

Table of Contents

HP Compaq NX9600 Maintenance Manual

HP Compaq NX9600 Maintenance Manual (14 pages)

Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.91 MB

Table of Contents

HP Compaq NX9600 Product Support Bulletin

HP Compaq NX9600 Product Support Bulletin (1 page)

Commercial Notebooks - Drive Self Test Support Matrix

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.02 MB

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